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Bulkin' Up - Can it be done?

jachot Posts: 2 Joined: 2003/11/04	2004/02/11, 09:32 PM Hey all, I'm looking for some suggestions. I'm 6 ft, probably about 140 lbs. All my life I've been scrawny. I'm hoping to bulk up. I'm not going so much for tone and definition, just some general bulk. Specifically I'd like to work on the chest, since thanks to genetics I naturally have no pecs. My shoulders are also quite bony, so I'd like to work on them too. Also my back needs just some strengthening, mostly the lower back. Ideally I'd like some at-home exercises that will cover these areas and bulk me up. However I doubt that's entirely possible. I have access to a gym, so what should I use (I prefer freeweights)? When answering, keep in mind that I'm compeltely ignorant when it comes to the lingo and such. I'm really new at this! Thanks for any suggestions.
	2004/02/11, 09:45 PM The best thing to do is pick an experience level and pick a workout routine right here at FT. You can tailor it to what your goals are. The profile helps us know what your experience level is. Next look at the nutritional suggestions the sight makes. Then take a look at BB1's post in the nutritional section entitled "Grocery list for a Body builder" Ask questions, get involved. Then...lift heavy and eat like a demon. Welcome to FT and good luck. -------------- Some times life is like herding cats. Charlie
borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2004/02/12, 11:01 AM I think when the big Arnold S. started training he was something like 6 ft' tall and only 150lbs. So it is very possible, all you need to do is train hard and eat like a horse... A horse with a balanced diet anyways. -------------- - Its never about how much you can lift, or how many reps you do. Its just about doing it, and doing it right. - If your hungry all the time, your not eating enough. And anyways, being hungry sucks. ~Brad~
MikeCan Posts: 91 Joined: 2003/12/04	2004/02/12, 12:26 PM And in Arnold's case he hit the roids!(which of couse I am not recommending or promoting) -------------- Mike
smak67 Posts: 84 Joined: 2004/02/03	2004/02/12, 04:04 PM I too have the same problem, I actually struggle to keep weight on, but recently I have been using creatine and drinking mass gain shakes and they have been helping. I work out at home and use only freeweights, verses I used to workout in a gym and use all the machines. For me just getting started again, the freeweights have really helped me work on my form. Good luck and welcome... -------------- Sean... strive for excellence
borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2004/02/12, 04:27 PM I don't think Arnold started juicing right away, at least not until he started competing. -------------- - Its never about how much you can lift, or how many reps you do. Its just about doing it, and doing it right. - If your hungry all the time, your not eating enough. And anyways, being hungry sucks. ~Brad~